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Doors & Windows
April 18, 2013 | Thursday
Bob Vila Radio: Pocket Doors
It takes about nine square feet of floor space to swing open a typical 3-foot-wide door. That’s a big chunk of real e...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Lawn & Garden
April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
On the Edge: 11 Garden Borders You Can Make
Put some imagination—and recycled products—to good use in your landscape with inventive DIY garden edging.
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Historic Homes & More
April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
Spectacular Cliff-Side Cabin Stands Out from the Chilean Coast
WMR Architects in Chile have created a true masterpiece with their Tres Hermanos Cabin in Mantazas Chile. The cabin hug...
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Major Systems
April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
Which PEX Is Best? The Right Tubing for Any Job
Polyethylene cross-linked tubing, better known as PEX, is a fine addition to the industrious do-it-yourself plumber's...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Major Systems
April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
Creative Outlets: 5 "Energy Smart" Options
There are 10 billion electrical outlets in North America, and over the last few years, inventors have been hard at wo...
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MICHAEL FRANCO
How To's & Quick Tips
April 17, 2013 | Wednesday
DIY No-Sew Roman Shade
In the new year, one of my 2013 home goals is to complete projects that were started but unfinished {can we procrastina...
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Flooring & Stairs
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Reasons to Love Bamboo Floors
Bamboo flooring has won fans both for its look and performance, not to mention its environmental sustainability.
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CODY CALAMAIO
Flooring & Stairs
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
Bamboo Flooring 101
Exotic in look yet inexpensive to buy, sustainably harvested bamboo flooring continues to grow in popularity as an alterna...
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ELIZABETH ARNOLD
Walls & Ceilings
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
How To: Install Baseboard
It should be easy, right? Just measure the boards, cut the miters, and nail the trim in place. Well, not exactly. If ...
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JOE PROVEY
Interior Design
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Home Accessories You Should Never Buy
Certain home accessories should be left at the store when you are decorating or home staging your home. Let's take a loo...
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TALES OF AN INTERIOR STYLIST
Bathroom
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
10 Tips for Finding the Perfect Faucet
Does shopping for a bathroom faucet make you feel like a fish out of water? Expert tips simplify the selection process.
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Kitchen
April 16, 2013 | Tuesday
Bob Vila Radio: Cleaning Stainless Steel
The sleek look of stainless steel lends sophistication to any kitchen. But keeping those surfaces gleaming takes care...
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ROSEANN FOLEY HENRY
Miscellaneous DIY
April 15, 2013 | Monday
How To: Paint Mahogany
I have painted a ton of furniture over the years and I have learned a lot through trial and error. Mahogany is always on...
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Bathroom
April 15, 2013 | Monday
How To: Choose a New Bathroom Faucet
In the overall scheme of a bathroom, the sink faucet might seem like an incidental detail, but its design can set the...
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MARIE PROELLER HUESTON
Historic Homes & More
April 15, 2013 | Monday
Coastal Canadian Home Inspired by Shipbuilding
You can just hear the designers in the planning room thinking aloud, “Let us take a couple of boxes, throw them u...
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